Production Hourly

Pilgrim's; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,301,000 - 56,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after day 60

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid tuition

Job summary

Pilgrims is hiring for general labor roles on a fast-paced production line. The positions involve knife-based processing, inspecting pieces, and ensuring compliance with USDA and company standards. You will work in a cool, wet environment and support continuous safety practices.

Benefits begin after day 60, including health, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and paid tuition. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to stand and work 8–11 hours per day.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, production-line environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work in cool temperatures and in a wet environment.

Responsibilities

• Process product on a fast-paced production line using knives and tools per USDA/Pilgrim’s standards.
• Observe equipment operation and report malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and cooperate with team members.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and food safety policies across all shifts.
• Assist others with skills and knowledge gained on the job.

Skills

Knife handling

Food safety

Team player

Safety awareness

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

At Pilgrims, Safety is A Condition, which means the Safety of our Team Members comes first- always.

We have implemented Safety measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.

Competitive Wages starting at $18.26/hour (includes incentive)

Health Benefits on day 60

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Paid Tuition

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base range salary of $38,022.40

Every week we have several positions available. We hire based on what is needed for the upcoming week.

DEBONE plant is located at 1298 Peeples Street

Coneline Dept.:consistsof using knives, cutting shoulders, pulling breast, cutting wings, cutting tenders, is very repetitive hand motions on a fast paced production line.

DSI Dept.:removing nugget pieces and filets at the outfeed conveyor and transferringthem onto a belt conveyor, inspecting pieces and removing any defects.

HARVESTING plant is located at 1591 Broad Street

Live Hang Dept.:is hanging live birds into shackles without causing any harm to the birds. Have to be able to hang 25 birds per minute to qualify

EVIS Dept.:trimming any defects, inspecting front and backsideof bird, any bird with fecal or defects are pulled immediately from the line, before they are in USDA inspection.

Cut Up Dept.:will haverehangingof the bird as it goes through the chiller process, so it is cold on the hands and then the bird is inspected and rehung onto the shackles

General Laborers will be using knives to cut up the product as well as inspecting and monitoring pieces on the line before they go to the USDA inspection Point.

• Processes product using tools (to include knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures.
• Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.
• Clean and organized work area.
• Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Standing on a fast paced production line in a cold environment
• Environment can also be wet due to product
• General positions included are as follows for each location.

Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams.

Recognizes and actson incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization

• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
• Other duties as directed.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

Basic Skills And Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to apply common sense.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees)
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day
• Ability to multitask and work quickly
• Must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Food or production experience preferred.

EOE, including Disability/ Vets